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palpitate

verb/ˈpæl.pəˌteɪt/

definition

to beat or throb rapidly and strongly

example

When I saw the surprise party, my heart began to palpitate with excitement.

synonyms
throbbeatpulsate
word origin — from Latin 'palpitare', meaning 'to tremble' or 'to throb'